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Candace P. | Graphic Design
CJ E. | Merchandise Product Development
Jonathan J. | Visual Communications
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This doesn't happen often, but occasionally we come across something so cute and so necessary that we actually shout "Yay!" This was absolutely the case when we spotted this Porcelain Owl Jewelry Bowl from Z Gallerie. For starters, we've been looking for something to house our rings and earrings when we take them off at the end of the day. Until now, they've been sitting on the bathroom sink, which is a totally unsafe place for precious jewelry. But also, have you ever seen anything so cute in your life?! We've named him (Fredrik, thank you very much) and placed him on our bedside table, where he keeps a watchful eye on our most valuable jewelry. Yay!
After sporting Francisco Costa's designs on the red carpet for over a year, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara has just landed a deal as the new face of the Calvin Klein fragrance "Downtown," due out this July. Besides print ads, which will no doubt be seen in Vogue, for which the actress has graced the cover twice, there will be a set of television commercials directed by Mara's Dragon Tattoo director David Fincher. As for the fragrance, Coty Senior VP Catherine Walsh says it's for women ages 25 to 35 "who see downtown as a place they want to be" and "identify it with youthfulness, edginess and cool." Edgy and cool? We think Rooney Mara can pull that off.
Makeup giant Covergirl is launching The Capitol Collection, an exclusive color collection for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire film. No word yet on what products will be featured in the collection but we do know that Covergirl is the exclusive makeup partner for the movie and provided cosmetics for the makeup artists to use on set. This is the first time Covergirl has ventured into the movie merchandising arena. The brand has yet to confirm a release date, though The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is due out in about six months.
Fragrance designer and FIDM Instructor André Barnwell is our guest
beauty blogger, reviewing fragrances and reporting on fragrance trends.
André says...
This is definitely a fragrance for the summer it's light, soft, and great for your casual activities. Adidas Fun Sensation has top notes of raspberry, lemon, and pink pepper; middle notes of rose, violet, and litchi; and base notes of sandalwood and musk. Fun Sensation comes in a 30 and 50 ml eau de toilette, as well as a spray deodorant shower gel and a body spray. This fragrance is light and soft so I would also pick up the body spray to throw in your bag or purse for later in the day.
André Barnwell is a fragrance designer and instructor at FIDM who teaches Fundamentals of Fragrance in the Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Program.
"O Gatsby, Gatsby, wherefore art thou, Gatsby?" Oh, wait. I think I'm mixing up my literary references. Anywho, how awesome is all this '20s revival in fashion? So dying to slip on a beaded dress, an amazing headband, and dance the night away. Happy weekends, bright young things!
1. All That Jazz Dress, $40, pixiemarket.com
2. "Bright Young Things," by Alison Maloney, $12.99, modcloth.com
3. Buckled Faux Leather Sandals, $32.80, forever21.com
4. Bangles, $11.90, loveculture.com
5. Filigree Headwrap, $12, urbanoutfitters.com
Last week, the Fashion Club team took a field trip down to Irvine, CA where we toured FIDM's glamourous (and highly colorful) OC campus, hung out with Student Activities, and caputured some fabulous street style!
Brianna C. | Visual Communications
Chelsea G. | Visual Communications
Aian V. | Merchandise Marketing
Destiny M. | Visual Communications
Mei M. | Merchandise Product Development
According to The Beauty Department, teal is the new black.
Whoa! We can't get over this DIY wall sconce made of copper pipe on Camille Styles.
We're loving all the mint and yellow finds on Chic Living.
Obsessed with shoes? Ruche caught up with the adorable Miranda, shoe designer for Seychelles (which happens to be one of our fave labels).
If you're looking for the perfect swimsuit, Who What Wear has got you covered with a complete style guide.
Check out what Alex of Dreams + Jeans is coveting. We totally want those scalloped shorts too!
Great advice from A Subtle Revelry about getting what you want in life. A must-read if you're off to college this year.
Head over to Design Love Fest to see the best camisole for wearing under a sheer dress (one of the season's hottest trends, btw).
The Glitter Guide is showing us how to style white jeans for work and the weekend.
Abercrombie & Fitch CEO said he'd "would rather burn clothes than give them to poor people." You've just gotta watch this video on Hello Giggles about one man who is getting back at the retailer.
Dear Fashion Girl:
I'm doing a project for class on fashion designers throughout history. Do you have any advice?
Sincerely,
Sanai W.
Dear Sanai:
How exciting! I think it would be great to write a report on at least three designers who have changed the course of fashion in the last one hundred years.
You might consider featuring any of the following famous fashion designers:
Coco Chanel (her comfortable clothes for women), Madeleine Vionnet (her bias cut), Christian Dior (his "the new look"—tiny waist and voluminous skirt), Yves Saint Laurent (stunning couture design and women's tuxedo jackets), Ralph Lauren (his signature polo shirt), Elsa Schiaparelli (her "shocking pink" hue), and Valentino (his celebrity clients and "Valentino red").
Good luck with your project!
Stylishly Yours,
Fashion Girl
If you have a style Q for Fashion Girl, please send an email to fashiongirl@fidm.com.
Congratulations to Brandie Rose Ribeiro, the First Place Winner at the State Finals of the FHA-HERO Competition. The prize? A full-year scholarship to attend FIDM! Brandie is the President of her FIDM Fashion Club at Ruben S. Ayala High School, and was accepted early into FIDM last year when she was still a junior. She will be studying Fashion Design on the Los Angeles campus beginning this summer.
Fashion Club Advisor: Barbara Allen
Do you have any updates you'd like to report since your last interview with FC? I competed in the Regional FHA competition for Fashion Design and received first place. I was selected to be in the Prom Fashion Show at my high school and I wore one of the dresses that I have designed. Also, I am currently working on two designs that I am excited to add to my portfolio.Tell us about the scholarship you received: I am an FHA/FCCLA member. FHA holds regional and state competitions each year. There are several categories that one may choose to compete in. I competed in Fashion Design. My task was to execute three designs for "Romeo and Juliet," including a cost breakdown for each design, an information sheet of the elements and principles of design, a presentation board, and a speech. I competed at the regional level and received first place, allowing me to compete at the state level. I received first place at the state competition as well. The first place prize was a full year tuition for Fashion Design at FIDM, $100 cash, and a trophy.
What was your reaction when you found out that you were going to receive it? As soon as my name had been announced for first place, I instantly had tears of joy rolling down my face. I was in shock; I am still on cloud nine. FIDM had always been my dream school and to receive a full year tuition, was a dream come true. Hard work really does pay off!
What have you learned as the President of your Fashion Club? As the President of my Fashion Club, I have learned to be creative and more enthusiastic. I have to make sure that the crafts we do are cute as well as cost effective. Also, my personality has a huge effect on my Fashionistas; the more enthusiastic I am, the more excited they are about what we are doing for that meeting.
How has being the president of your Fashion Club prepared you for your future in the fashion industry? Being the president of Fashion Club has prepared me by making me capable of thinking fast on my feet and thinking of others. Each of my Fashionistas have unique personalities and as President, I have to make sure that the activity that we are doing for that day holds all of their interests. For my future as a bridal gown designer, my duty is to make all of my brides feel absolutely beautiful.
Any advice for future FC Presidents? As a retiring President of Fashion Club, my advice for future officers is to put your all into your club because the members look up to us presidents. It is our job to inspire the members to reach their goals and to not let fashion just be a “dream.”
What are your career goals? After my first two years of Fashion Design at
FIDM, I will major in Business Management. Both of these majors will prepare me
as a bridal gown designer to open up my own bridal salon.
What do you expect to learn at FIDM? I expect to grow as a designer and future
business owner. I am excited to
learn more about fashion and how to run a successful business; and fall more
deeply in love with my passion for bridal gowns. FIDM is an exquisite school providing
all their students with the tools and knowledge to reach each of theirs goals.
Anything else you'd like to share? I am so blessed for all the support that I have received from my family, friends, and the staff at FIDM. Thank you, FIDM, for all of your opportunities.
If this Sephora Out of Pocket Beauty Brush Set isn't the cutest makeup brush set in the world, then we don't know what is. It's travel-friendly, which is super important as we prepare for a few summertime road trips, and the mini brushes are perfect for on-the-go touch-ups so we can take it anywhere (trust us, we plan to). But it's the gorgeous colors of the brushes and the travel case that make this kit so appealing. It's so vibrant and fun and punchy--it just reminds us of summer. Plus, it's only $18, which means we can also pick one up for the BFF.